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What is NYC ZR § 139-222?

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This section outlines the requirements for rear yards in Manufacturing Districts, specifying minimum depths based on building height above the base plane. It also states that no rear yard equivalent is required on through lots in these districts. Applies to property owners in Manufacturing and Mixed Use Districts.

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§ 139-222 Rear yards and rear yard equivalents

ZR § 139-222

In all Manufacturing Districts, the provisions of 43-26 (Minimum Required Rear Yards) and 43-261 (Beyond one hundred feet of a street line) shall not apply. In lieu thereof, a rear yard shall be provided at the minimum depth set forth in the table below for the applicable height above the base plane, at every rear lot line on any zoning lot.

REQUIRED DEPTH OF REAR YARD

Height above base plane

Required depth

Below 65 feet

10

Above 65 feet and below 125 feet

15

Above 125 feet

20

In addition, in all Manufacturing and Mixed Use Districts, the provisions of Section 43-28 (Special Provisions for Through Lots) shall be modified such that no rear yard equivalent shall be required on any through lot or through lot portion of a zoning lot.

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